US-Bethel-Toolmaker

Machine Shop Toolmaker

Summary:

Support manufacturing and engineering departments by manufacturing various production and prototype components, fixtures, and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Machine complex tooling and fixtures working with Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering
• Creating and proofing CNC programs using Proto-Trak
• Set-up and run of manual machine shop equipment including mills, lathes, drill presses, shears, saws, etc.
• Set up and run CNC lathes (2 axis) and mills (2 axis) in prototype and production environment.
• Set up and operate surface grinding machines.
• Develop, fabricate, and sharpen various cutting tools and specialty tools.
• Inspect GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) features using basic and advanced inspection techniques.
• Cut open units to complete production operations.
• Assist shop management in training shop employees in common machine shop practices and company specific processes and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• High mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency in trigonometry
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Understand the mechanics of chip formation and metal cutting.
• Knowledge of ANSI/EIA RS – 274 ("G" code NC programs)
• High School Diploma or GED from accredited institution
• 5+ years' experience in trade as a tool maker.
• Experience or formal education in design/drafting with emphasis on CAD
• Resides within a reasonable commuting distance.
• US person within the meaning of ITAR.
• Preferred:
• AS in technical field

Work Schedule:

6.30am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday